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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.42, 219.51 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.42, 219.51 and 88.65 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.42 : 219.51 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.42/219.51 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.42x = 219.51 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.42x = 19,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460.18/146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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