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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 148.40 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 148.40 and 64.74 is: 97.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 148.40 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/148.40 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 148.40 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 9,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,607.42/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.10

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