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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.11, 218.99 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.11, 218.99 and 126.49 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.11 : 218.99 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.11/218.99 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.11x = 218.99 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.11x = 27,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699.81/146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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