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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.05, 218.97 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.05, 218.97 and 88.13 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.05 : 218.97 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.05/218.97 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.05x = 218.97 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.05x = 19,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298.37/146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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