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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.88, 164.66 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.88, 164.66 and 98.48 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.88 : 164.66 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.88/164.66 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.88x = 164.66 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.88x = 16,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215.72/109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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