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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.74 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.74 and 63.66 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.74 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.74 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.74 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 9,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341.47/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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