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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 220.01 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 220.01 and 65.50 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 220.01 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/220.01 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 220.01 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 14,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410.08/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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