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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 218.79 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 218.79 and 125.49 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 218.79 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/218.79 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 218.79 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 27,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.96/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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