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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 219.18 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 219.18 and 122.16 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 219.18 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/219.18 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 219.18 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 26,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775.03/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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