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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 201.98 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 201.98 and 88.13 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 201.98 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/201.98 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 201.98 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 17,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800.50/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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