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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.69 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.69 and 98.23 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.69 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.69 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.69 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 15,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.04/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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