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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.70, 164.55 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.70, 164.55 and 98.30 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.70 : 164.55 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.70/164.55 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.70x = 164.55 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.70x = 16,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.27/109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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