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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.02 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.02 and 130.04 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.02 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.02 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.02 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 28,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610.64/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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