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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 202.70 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 202.70 and 128.11 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 202.70 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/202.70 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 202.70 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 25,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.52/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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