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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.81 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.81 and 123.44 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.81 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.81 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.81 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 27,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133.35/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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