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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.74, 148.02 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.74, 148.02 and 66.16 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.74 : 148.02 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.74/148.02 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.74x = 148.02 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.74x = 9,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793.00/98.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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