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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 202.19 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 202.19 and 88.29 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 202.19 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/202.19 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 202.19 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 17,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850.91/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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