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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.41, 147.74 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.41, 147.74 and 66.12 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.41 : 147.74 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.41/147.74 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.41x = 147.74 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.41x = 9,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768.57/98.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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