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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 147.38 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 147.38 and 66.13 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 147.38 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/147.38 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 147.38 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 9,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746.24/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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