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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 202.29 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 202.29 and 130.25 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 202.29 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/202.29 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 202.29 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 26,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.27/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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