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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 220.32 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 220.32 and 65.66 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 220.32 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/220.32 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 220.32 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 14,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466.21/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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