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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 219.08 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 219.08 and 124.94 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 219.08 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/219.08 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 219.08 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 27,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.72/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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