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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 147.32 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 147.32 and 44.04 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 147.32 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/147.32 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 147.32 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 6,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487.75/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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