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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 164.68 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 164.68 and 98.40 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 164.68 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/164.68 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 164.68 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 16,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205.44/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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