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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 147.51 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 147.51 and 44.20 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 147.51 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/147.51 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 147.51 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 6,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519.94/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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