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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 218.82 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 218.82 and 88.19 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 218.82 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/218.82 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 218.82 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 19,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297.74/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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