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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 147.86 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 147.86 and 44.49 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 147.86 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/147.86 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 147.86 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 6,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578.07/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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