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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 219.21 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 219.21 and 88.47 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 219.21 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/219.21 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 219.21 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 19,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393.51/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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