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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 218.95 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 218.95 and 123.38 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 218.95 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/218.95 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 218.95 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 27,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014.05/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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