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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 218.34 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 218.34 and 126 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 218.34 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/218.34 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 218.34 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 27,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510.84/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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