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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.90 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.90 and 65.40 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.90 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.90 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.90 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 14,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381.46/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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