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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.41 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.41 and 88.68 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.41 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.41 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.41 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 19,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456.84/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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