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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 219.65 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 219.65 and 126.74 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 219.65 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/219.65 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 219.65 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 27,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838.44/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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