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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 218.96 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 218.96 and 127.39 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 218.96 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/218.96 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 218.96 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 27,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893.29/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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