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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.36 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.36 and 125.06 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.36 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.36 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.36 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 27,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558.22/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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