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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.53 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.53 and 88.48 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.53 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.53 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.53 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 17,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919.85/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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