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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 220.12 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 220.12 and 122.18 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 220.12 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/220.12 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 220.12 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 26,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,894.26/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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