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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 164.60 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 164.60 and 98.72 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 164.60 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/164.60 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 164.60 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 16,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249.31/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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