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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.90 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.90 and 88.09 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.90 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.90 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.90 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 19,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370.44/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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