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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 202.80 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 202.80 and 88.00 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 202.80 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/202.80 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 202.80 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 17,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846.98/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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