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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 220.52 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 220.52 and 122.31 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 220.52 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/220.52 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 220.52 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 26,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972.11/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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