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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 146.96 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 146.96 and 65.68 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 146.96 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/146.96 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 146.96 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 9,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652.25/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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