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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 218.58 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 218.58 and 127.16 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 218.58 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/218.58 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 218.58 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 27,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.18/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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