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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.71 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.71 and 65.97 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.71 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.71 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.71 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 14,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560.24/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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