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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 148.31 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 148.31 and 64.63 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 148.31 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/148.31 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 148.31 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 9,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585.28/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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