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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 213.30 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 213.30 and 130.36 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 213.30 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/213.30 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 213.30 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 27,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805.79/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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