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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.29, 147.45 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.29, 147.45 and 43.45 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.29 : 147.45 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.29/147.45 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.29x = 147.45 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.29x = 6,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405.97/98.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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