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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 166 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 166 and 98.32 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 166 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/166 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 166 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 16,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321.12/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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