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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 202.38 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 202.38 and 127.08 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 202.38 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/202.38 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 202.38 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 25,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,718.45/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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