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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 148.17 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 148.17 and 44.71 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 148.17 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/148.17 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 148.17 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 6,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623.72/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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