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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.55 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.55 and 65.85 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.55 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.55 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.55 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 14,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523.22/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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