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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 221.04 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 221.04 and 65.10 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 221.04 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/221.04 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 221.04 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 14,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.70/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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