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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 218.84 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 218.84 and 123.73 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 218.84 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/218.84 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 218.84 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 27,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.91/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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