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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 220.68 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 220.68 and 65.85 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 220.68 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/220.68 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 220.68 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 14,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.78/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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