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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 201.35 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 201.35 and 129.94 is: 178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 201.35 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/201.35 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 201.35 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 26,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.77/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.37

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