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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.77, 164.45 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.77, 164.45 and 98.51 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.77 : 164.45 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.77/164.45 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.77x = 164.45 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.77x = 16,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198.65/109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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