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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 219.59 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 219.59 and 88.73 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 219.59 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/219.59 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 219.59 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 19,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484.47/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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