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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.61 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.61 and 65.96 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.61 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.61 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.61 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 14,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551.44/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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