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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.26 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.26 and 127.49 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.26 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.26 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.26 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 27,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951.72/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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