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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.72, 164.64 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.72, 164.64 and 98.36 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.72 : 164.64 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.72/164.64 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.72x = 164.64 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.72x = 16,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193.99/109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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