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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 166.91 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 166.91 and 98.17 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 166.91 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/166.91 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 166.91 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 16,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385.55/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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