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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 146.97 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 146.97 and 44.03 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 146.97 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/146.97 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 146.97 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 6,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470.35/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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