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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 201.69 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 201.69 and 126.50 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 201.69 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/201.69 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 201.69 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 25,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,512.78/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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