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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 201.55 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 201.55 and 130.83 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 201.55 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/201.55 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 201.55 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 26,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.79/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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