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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 220.33 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 220.33 and 123.90 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 220.33 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/220.33 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 220.33 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 27,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298.89/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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