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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.65, 147.99 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.65, 147.99 and 44.58 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.65 : 147.99 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.65/147.99 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.65x = 147.99 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.65x = 6,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598.12/98.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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