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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 217.89 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 217.89 and 125.96 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 217.89 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/217.89 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 217.89 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 27,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.42/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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