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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.85, 164.49 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.85, 164.49 and 98.24 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.85 : 164.49 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.85/164.49 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.85x = 164.49 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.85x = 16,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158.68/109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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