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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 220.38 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 220.38 and 121.14 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 220.38 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/220.38 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 220.38 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 26,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.83/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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