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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 219.15 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 219.15 and 123.36 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 219.15 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/219.15 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 219.15 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 27,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,034.34/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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