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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 218.31 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 218.31 and 126.65 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 218.31 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/218.31 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 218.31 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 27,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647.87/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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