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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 220.02 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 220.02 and 126.61 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 220.02 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/220.02 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 220.02 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 27,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856.73/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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