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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 220.06 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 220.06 and 65.55 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 220.06 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/220.06 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 220.06 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 14,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,424.93/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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