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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 218.67 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 218.67 and 127.23 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 218.67 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/218.67 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 218.67 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 27,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821.38/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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