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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 221.33 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 221.33 and 130.24 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 221.33 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/221.33 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 221.33 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 28,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.02/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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