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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 219.76 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 219.76 and 126.18 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 219.76 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/219.76 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 219.76 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 27,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729.32/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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