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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 200.94 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 200.94 and 130.50 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 200.94 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/200.94 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 200.94 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 26,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.67/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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