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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220 and 65.54 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 14,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418.80/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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