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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.63 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.63 and 65.87 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.63 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.63 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.63 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 14,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533.53/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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