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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 222.05 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 222.05 and 130.56 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 222.05 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/222.05 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 222.05 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 28,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990.85/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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