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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 202.45 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 202.45 and 123.38 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 202.45 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/202.45 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 202.45 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 24,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.28/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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