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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 220.05 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 220.05 and 65.47 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 220.05 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/220.05 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 220.05 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 14,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407.05/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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