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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 220.08 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 220.08 and 65.61 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 220.08 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/220.08 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 220.08 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 14,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.45/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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