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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 221.90 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 221.90 and 65.65 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 221.90 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/221.90 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 221.90 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 14,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566.30/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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