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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.92 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.92 and 130.17 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.92 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.92 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.92 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 28,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756.05/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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