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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.46 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.46 and 65.84 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.46 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.46 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.46 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 14,513.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513.65/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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