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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.67 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.67 and 88.64 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.67 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.67 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.67 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 17,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,964.67/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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