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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 148.13 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 148.13 and 64.44 is: 96.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 148.13 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/148.13 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 148.13 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 9,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,545.50/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.79

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