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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 213.23 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 213.23 and 130.21 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 213.23 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/213.23 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 213.23 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 27,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.47/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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