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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 219.83 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 219.83 and 126.26 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 219.83 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/219.83 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 219.83 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 27,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.50/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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