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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 219.88 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 219.88 and 65.69 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 219.88 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/219.88 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 219.88 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 14,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442.83/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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