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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 213.99 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 213.99 and 130.49 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 213.99 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/213.99 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 213.99 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 27,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923.56/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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