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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 220.19 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 220.19 and 98.22 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 220.19 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/220.19 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 220.19 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 21,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.52/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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