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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 202.07 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 202.07 and 122.09 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 202.07 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/202.07 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 202.07 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 24,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670.12/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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