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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 221.19 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 221.19 and 130.49 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 221.19 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/221.19 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 221.19 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 28,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862.15/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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