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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 219.28 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 219.28 and 123.14 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 219.28 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/219.28 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 219.28 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 27,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002.14/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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