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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.70 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.70 and 130.88 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.70 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.70 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.70 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 29,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,016.10/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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