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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 221.07 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 221.07 and 130.46 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 221.07 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/221.07 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 221.07 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 28,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.69/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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