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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 220.02 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 220.02 and 65.47 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 220.02 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/220.02 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 220.02 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 14,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404.71/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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