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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.45, 147.72 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.45, 147.72 and 44.34 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.45 : 147.72 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.45/147.72 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.45x = 147.72 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.45x = 6,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.90/98.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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