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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.83, 148.30 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.83, 148.30 and 66.25 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.83 : 148.30 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.83/148.30 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.83x = 148.30 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.83x = 9,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824.71/98.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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