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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 202.62 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 202.62 and 126.29 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 202.62 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/202.62 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 202.62 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 25,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587.87/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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