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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.49 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.49 and 98.16 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.49 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.49 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.49 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 16,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.58/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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