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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 147.12 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 147.12 and 46.71 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 147.12 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/147.12 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 147.12 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 6,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871.98/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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