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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 218.33 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 218.33 and 125.94 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 218.33 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/218.33 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 218.33 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 27,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496.48/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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