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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.86, 148.14 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.86, 148.14 and 66.76 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.86 : 148.14 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.86/148.14 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.86x = 148.14 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.86x = 9,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889.83/98.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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