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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 219.79 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 219.79 and 124.69 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 219.79 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/219.79 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 219.79 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 27,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405.62/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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