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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.17, 147.22 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.17, 147.22 and 46.78 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.17 : 147.22 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.17/147.22 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.17x = 147.22 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.17x = 6,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886.95/98.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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