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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 147.44 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 147.44 and 66.40 is: 99.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 147.44 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/147.44 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 147.44 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 9,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790.02/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.33

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