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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 218.82 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 218.82 and 130.17 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 218.82 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/218.82 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 218.82 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 28,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484.38/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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