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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 202.02 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 202.02 and 127.76 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 202.02 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/202.02 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 202.02 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 25,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808.43/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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