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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.20, 218.64 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.20, 218.64 and 130.04 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.20 : 218.64 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.20/218.64 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.20x = 218.64 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.20x = 28,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432.49/146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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