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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 218.99 and 64.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 218.99 and 64.87 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 218.99 = 64.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/218.99 = 64.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 218.99 × 64.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 14,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205.50/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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