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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 218.08 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 218.08 and 126.09 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 218.08 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/218.08 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 218.08 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 27,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497.71/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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