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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 202.10 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 202.10 and 127.92 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 202.10 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/202.10 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 202.10 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 25,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851.99/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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