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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 204.58 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 204.58 and 130.66 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 204.58 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/204.58 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 204.58 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 26,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,730.42/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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