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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 218.12 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 218.12 and 128.80 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 218.12 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/218.12 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 218.12 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 28,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093.86/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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