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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 146.94 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 146.94 and 63.88 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 146.94 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/146.94 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 146.94 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 9,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.53/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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