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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 148.40 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 148.40 and 44.94 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 148.40 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/148.40 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 148.40 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 6,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669.10/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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