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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 202.95 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 202.95 and 122.49 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 202.95 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/202.95 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 202.95 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 24,859.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,859.35/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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