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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 220.68 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 220.68 and 130.54 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 220.68 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/220.68 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 220.68 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 28,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.57/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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