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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 218.88 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 218.88 and 123.24 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 218.88 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/218.88 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 218.88 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 26,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.78/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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