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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 201.52 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 201.52 and 130.92 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 201.52 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/201.52 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 201.52 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 26,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,383.00/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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