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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 202.14 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 202.14 and 123.57 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 202.14 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/202.14 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 202.14 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 24,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.44/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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