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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 147.90 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 147.90 and 66.18 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 147.90 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/147.90 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 147.90 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 9,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788.02/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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