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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 148.25 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 148.25 and 66.38 is: 99.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 148.25 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/148.25 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 148.25 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 9,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839.76/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.48

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