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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 147.34 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 147.34 and 46.86 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 147.34 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/147.34 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 147.34 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 6,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,904.41/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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