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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.80 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.80 and 123.44 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.80 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.80 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.80 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 27,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132.11/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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