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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.95, 148.41 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.95, 148.41 and 66.66 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.95 : 148.41 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.95/148.41 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.95x = 148.41 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.95x = 9,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893.01/98.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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