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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.31, 162.12 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.31, 162.12 and 98.86 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.31 : 162.12 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.31/162.12 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.31x = 162.12 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.31x = 16,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027.18/108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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