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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 232.08 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 232.08 and 130.54 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 232.08 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/232.08 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 232.08 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 30,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,295.72/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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