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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.59 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.59 and 127.26 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.59 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.59 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.59 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 27,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945.02/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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