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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 219.32 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 219.32 and 124.91 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 219.32 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/219.32 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 219.32 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 27,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,393.54/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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