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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 218.73 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 218.73 and 120.38 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 218.73 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/218.73 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 218.73 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 26,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330.72/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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