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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 147.40 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 147.40 and 44.14 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 147.40 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/147.40 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 147.40 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 6,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506.24/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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