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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 201.38 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 201.38 and 128.32 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 201.38 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/201.38 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 201.38 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 25,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.08/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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