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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 202.10 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 202.10 and 122.97 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 202.10 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/202.10 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 202.10 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 24,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852.24/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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