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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 148.41 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 148.41 and 44.12 is: 66.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 148.41 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/148.41 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 148.41 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 6,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547.11/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.16

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