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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 146.99 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 146.99 and 65.55 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 146.99 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/146.99 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 146.99 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 9,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,635.36/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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