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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 219.81 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 219.81 and 126.86 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 219.81 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/219.81 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 219.81 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 27,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.10/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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