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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 202.40 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 202.40 and 88.48 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 202.40 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/202.40 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 202.40 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 17,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.35/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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