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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 202.46 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 202.46 and 126.04 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 202.46 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/202.46 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 202.46 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 25,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.06/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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