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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 148.07 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 148.07 and 66.76 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 148.07 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/148.07 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 148.07 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 9,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885.15/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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