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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 219.12 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 219.12 and 125.57 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 219.12 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/219.12 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 219.12 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 27,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513.80/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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