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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.66 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.66 and 65.48 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.66 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.66 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.66 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 14,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514.30/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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