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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 148.28 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 148.28 and 64.24 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 148.28 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/148.28 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 148.28 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 9,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.14/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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