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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.44 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.44 and 65.87 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.44 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.44 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.44 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 14,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520.38/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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