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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 147.84 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 147.84 and 66.60 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 147.84 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/147.84 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 147.84 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 9,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846.14/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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