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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 165.63 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 165.63 and 98.84 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 165.63 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/165.63 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 165.63 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 16,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,370.04/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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