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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.60 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.60 and 65.88 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.60 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.60 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.60 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 14,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533.13/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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