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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 148.13 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 148.13 and 44.66 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 148.13 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/148.13 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 148.13 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 6,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615.49/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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