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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.45, 202.13 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.45, 202.13 and 88.26 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.45 : 202.13 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.45/202.13 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.45x = 202.13 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.45x = 17,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839.99/146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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