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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 201.61 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 201.61 and 124.55 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 201.61 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/201.61 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 201.61 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 25,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110.53/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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