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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 219.08 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 219.08 and 127.37 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 219.08 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/219.08 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 219.08 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 27,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905.09/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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