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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.59, 164.39 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.59, 164.39 and 98.23 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.59 : 164.39 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.59/164.39 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.59x = 164.39 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.59x = 16,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148.03/109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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