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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 219.95 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 219.95 and 88.95 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 219.95 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/219.95 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 219.95 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 19,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564.11/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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