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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 148.05 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 148.05 and 62.67 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 148.05 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/148.05 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 148.05 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 9,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.29/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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