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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.52 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.52 and 130.22 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.52 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.52 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.52 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 26,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502.37/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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