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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 202.18 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 202.18 and 121.66 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 202.18 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/202.18 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 202.18 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 24,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.22/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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