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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 202.56 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 202.56 and 88.52 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 202.56 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/202.56 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 202.56 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 17,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.61/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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