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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 219.64 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 219.64 and 124.96 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 219.64 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/219.64 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 219.64 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 27,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446.21/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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