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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.04, 164.20 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.04, 164.20 and 98.50 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.04 : 164.20 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.04/164.20 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.04x = 164.20 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.04x = 16,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.70/110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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