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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 218.97 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 218.97 and 126.60 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 218.97 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/218.97 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 218.97 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 27,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.60/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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