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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 221.27 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 221.27 and 127.13 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 221.27 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/221.27 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 221.27 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 28,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128.31/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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