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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 202.14 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 202.14 and 124.29 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 202.14 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/202.14 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 202.14 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 25,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.98/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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