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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 148.19 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 148.19 and 66.33 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 148.19 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/148.19 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 148.19 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 9,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.11/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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