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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.59 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.59 and 65.80 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.59 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.59 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.59 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 14,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514.82/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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