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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.07, 218.97 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.07, 218.97 and 88.29 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.07 : 218.97 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.07/218.97 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.07x = 218.97 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.07x = 19,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332.86/146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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