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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 201.90 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 201.90 and 126.75 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 201.90 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/201.90 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 201.90 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 25,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.83/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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