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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.64 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.64 and 124.36 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.64 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.64 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.64 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 27,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438.79/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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