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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 202.67 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 202.67 and 129.30 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 202.67 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/202.67 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 202.67 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 26,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203.57/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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