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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 218.27 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 218.27 and 128.68 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 218.27 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/218.27 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 218.27 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 28,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,086.98/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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