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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 203 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 203 and 122.48 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 203 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/203 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 203 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 24,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.44/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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