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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 147.96 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 147.96 and 46.60 is: 69.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 147.96 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/147.96 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 147.96 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 6,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894.57/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.87

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