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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 219 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 219 and 88.41 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 219 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/219 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 219 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 19,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361.79/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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