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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.77, 148.03 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.77, 148.03 and 44.62 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.77 : 148.03 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.77/148.03 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.77x = 148.03 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.77x = 6,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604.62/98.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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