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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 148.12 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 148.12 and 44.70 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 148.12 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/148.12 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 148.12 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 6,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620.96/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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