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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 203.19 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 203.19 and 130.59 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 203.19 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/203.19 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 203.19 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 26,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.58/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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