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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.42, 202.04 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.42, 202.04 and 88.21 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.42 : 202.04 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.42/202.04 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.42x = 202.04 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.42x = 17,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821.95/146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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