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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 203.01 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 203.01 and 128.60 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 203.01 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/203.01 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 203.01 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 26,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106.44/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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