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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 233.24 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 233.24 and 130.72 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 233.24 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/233.24 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 233.24 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 30,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,487.97/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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