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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.28 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.28 and 122.32 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.28 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.28 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.28 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 24,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,742.89/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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