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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 163.57 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 163.57 and 98.08 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 163.57 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/163.57 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 163.57 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 16,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042.95/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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