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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.86 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.86 and 65.44 is: 98.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.86 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.86 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.86 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 14,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,387.64/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.08

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