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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 219.96 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 219.96 and 65.43 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 219.96 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/219.96 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 219.96 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 14,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.98/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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