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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 148.16 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 148.16 and 44.63 is: 66.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 148.16 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/148.16 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 148.16 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 6,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612.38/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.97

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