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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.22 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.22 and 65.58 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.22 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.22 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.22 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 14,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442.03/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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