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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 219.39 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 219.39 and 88.43 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 219.39 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/219.39 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 219.39 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 19,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,399.56/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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