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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.39 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.39 and 88.86 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.39 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.39 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.39 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 19,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495.00/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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