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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 166.78 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 166.78 and 98.07 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 166.78 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/166.78 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 166.78 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 16,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356.11/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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