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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 147.89 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 147.89 and 44.55 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 147.89 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/147.89 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 147.89 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 6,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588.61/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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