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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 202.53 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 202.53 and 88.53 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 202.53 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/202.53 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 202.53 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 17,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929.98/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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