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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.93 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.93 and 122.52 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.93 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.93 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.93 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 26,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945.82/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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