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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 218.61 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 218.61 and 128.52 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 218.61 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/218.61 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 218.61 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 28,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095.76/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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