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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 201.50 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 201.50 and 122.94 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 201.50 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/201.50 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 201.50 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 24,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.41/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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