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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 201.78 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 201.78 and 126.92 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 201.78 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/201.78 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 201.78 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 25,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,609.92/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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