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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.99, 148.51 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.99, 148.51 and 44.89 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.99 : 148.51 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.99/148.51 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.99x = 148.51 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.99x = 6,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666.69/98.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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