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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.32 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.32 and 65.76 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.32 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.32 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.32 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 14,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488.66/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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