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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.01, 146.86 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.01, 146.86 and 65.88 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.01 : 146.86 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.01/146.86 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.01x = 146.86 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.01x = 9,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675.14/98.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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