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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 219.77 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 219.77 and 130.80 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 219.77 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/219.77 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 219.77 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 28,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744.16/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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