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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 202.11 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 202.11 and 88.20 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 202.11 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/202.11 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 202.11 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 17,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826.10/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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