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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 220.54 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 220.54 and 121.22 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 220.54 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/220.54 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 220.54 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 26,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733.86/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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