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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 202.16 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 202.16 and 128.90 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 202.16 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/202.16 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 202.16 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 26,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058.42/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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