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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 213.28 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 213.28 and 130.11 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 213.28 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/213.28 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 213.28 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 27,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749.86/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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