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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 219.74 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 219.74 and 130.78 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 219.74 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/219.74 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 219.74 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 28,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737.84/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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