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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 202.67 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 202.67 and 125.91 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 202.67 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/202.67 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 202.67 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 25,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517.55/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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