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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 220.86 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 220.86 and 121.46 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 220.86 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/220.86 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 220.86 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 26,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824.55/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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