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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 218.96 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 218.96 and 130.07 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 218.96 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/218.96 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 218.96 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 28,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480.51/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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