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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 218.93 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 218.93 and 127.99 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 218.93 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/218.93 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 218.93 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 28,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019.90/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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