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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 202.20 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 202.20 and 88.32 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 202.20 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/202.20 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 202.20 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 17,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.30/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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