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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 220.42 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 220.42 and 130.16 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 220.42 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/220.42 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 220.42 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 28,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689.87/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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