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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.30 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.30 and 130.05 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.30 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.30 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.30 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 27,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,739.67/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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