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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 218.70 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 218.70 and 127.11 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 218.70 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/218.70 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 218.70 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 27,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798.96/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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