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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 220.08 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 220.08 and 130.15 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 220.08 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/220.08 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 220.08 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 28,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643.41/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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