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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 219.51 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 219.51 and 124.71 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 219.51 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/219.51 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 219.51 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 27,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,375.09/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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