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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.75 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.75 and 65.95 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.75 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.75 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.75 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 14,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557.75/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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