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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.72 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.72 and 130.37 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.72 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.72 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.72 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 28,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644.90/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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