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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 220.02 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 220.02 and 88.03 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 220.02 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/220.02 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 220.02 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 19,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367.92/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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