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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 220.17 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 220.17 and 65.53 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 220.17 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/220.17 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 220.17 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 14,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427.74/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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