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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 220.51 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 220.51 and 131.30 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 220.51 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/220.51 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 220.51 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 28,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952.96/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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