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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.92 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.92 and 65.46 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.92 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.92 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.92 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 14,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395.64/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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