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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 147.96 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 147.96 and 43.86 is: 65.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 147.96 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/147.96 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 147.96 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 6,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489.53/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.75

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