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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 218.93 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 218.93 and 88.28 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 218.93 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/218.93 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 218.93 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 19,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325.60/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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