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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 220.09 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 220.09 and 88.98 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 220.09 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/220.09 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 220.09 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 19,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583.61/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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