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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.61 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.61 and 130.23 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.61 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.61 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.61 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 30,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,163.14/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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