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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.32 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.32 and 98.88 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.32 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.32 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.32 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 16,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.72/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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