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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 202.43 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 202.43 and 126.15 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 202.43 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/202.43 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 202.43 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 25,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.54/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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