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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 147.94 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 147.94 and 44.54 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 147.94 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/147.94 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 147.94 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 6,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589.25/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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