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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.98, 164.06 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.98, 164.06 and 99.41 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.98 : 164.06 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.98/164.06 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.98x = 164.06 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.98x = 16,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.20/108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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