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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.19, 166.63 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.19, 166.63 and 98.98 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.19 : 166.63 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.19/166.63 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.19x = 166.63 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.19x = 16,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493.04/111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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