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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 219.74 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 219.74 and 123.75 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 219.74 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/219.74 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 219.74 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 27,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192.21/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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