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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 220.25 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 220.25 and 123.84 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 220.25 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/220.25 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 220.25 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 27,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275.76/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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