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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 147.09 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 147.09 and 46.68 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 147.09 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/147.09 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 147.09 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 6,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866.89/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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