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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.12, 163.72 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.12, 163.72 and 98.72 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.12 : 163.72 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.12/163.72 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.12x = 163.72 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.12x = 16,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.44/109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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