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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.84 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.84 and 65.40 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.84 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.84 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.84 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 14,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377.54/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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