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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 148.18 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 148.18 and 47.44 is: 71.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 148.18 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/148.18 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 148.18 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 7,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029.66/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.14

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