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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.34, 163.84 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.34, 163.84 and 98.50 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.34 : 163.84 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.34/163.84 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.34x = 163.84 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.34x = 16,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138.24/109.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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