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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 220.27 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 220.27 and 65.70 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 220.27 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/220.27 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 220.27 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 14,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471.74/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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