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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.89 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.89 and 43.86 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.89 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.89 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.89 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 6,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442.60/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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