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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 218.73 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 218.73 and 88.45 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 218.73 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/218.73 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 218.73 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 19,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.07/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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