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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 202.95 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 202.95 and 123.57 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 202.95 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/202.95 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 202.95 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 25,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078.53/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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