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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.14 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.14 and 65.58 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.14 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.14 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.14 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 14,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436.78/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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