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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 218.70 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 218.70 and 88.44 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 218.70 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/218.70 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 218.70 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 19,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.83/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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