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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 201.42 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 201.42 and 122.73 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 201.42 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/201.42 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 201.42 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 24,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.28/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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