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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 147.11 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 147.11 and 44.01 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 147.11 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/147.11 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 147.11 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 6,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474.09/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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