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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 167.05 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 167.05 and 98.59 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 167.05 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/167.05 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 167.05 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 16,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.46/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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