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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 220.15 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 220.15 and 65.59 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 220.15 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/220.15 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 220.15 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 14,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.73/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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