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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 148.23 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 148.23 and 55.94 is: 84.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 148.23 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/148.23 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 148.23 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 8,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291.99/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.05

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