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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 201.27 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 201.27 and 123.94 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 201.27 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/201.27 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 201.27 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 24,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945.40/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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