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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 202.98 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 202.98 and 128.32 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 202.98 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/202.98 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 202.98 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 26,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045.58/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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