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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 148.11 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 148.11 and 64.47 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 148.11 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/148.11 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 148.11 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 9,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.65/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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