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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 231.16 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 231.16 and 130.46 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 231.16 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/231.16 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 231.16 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 30,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157.13/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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