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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 219.51 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 219.51 and 124.79 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 219.51 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/219.51 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 219.51 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 27,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391.56/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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