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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219.12 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219.12 and 123.44 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219.12 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219.12 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219.12 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 27,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,048.17/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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