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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 218.30 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 218.30 and 124.82 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 218.30 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/218.30 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 218.30 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 27,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247.43/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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