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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 147.76 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 147.76 and 44.48 is: 66.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 147.76 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/147.76 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 147.76 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 6,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572.36/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.68

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