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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.33 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.33 and 65.86 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.33 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.33 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.33 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 14,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,510.47/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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