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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 218.79 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 218.79 and 123.12 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 218.79 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/218.79 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 218.79 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 26,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.42/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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