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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.20, 147.39 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.20, 147.39 and 44.11 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.20 : 147.39 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.20/147.39 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.20x = 147.39 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.20x = 6,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501.37/98.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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