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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.65, 147.15 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.65, 147.15 and 65.22 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.65 : 147.15 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.65/147.15 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.65x = 147.15 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.65x = 9,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597.12/106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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