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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 148.40 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 148.40 and 64.68 is: 97.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 148.40 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/148.40 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 148.40 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 9,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598.51/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.03

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