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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 219.42 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 219.42 and 127.41 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 219.42 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/219.42 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 219.42 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 27,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.30/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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