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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 213.51 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 213.51 and 130.86 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 213.51 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/213.51 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 213.51 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 27,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.92/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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