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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.64, 167.30 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.64, 167.30 and 98.04 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.64 : 167.30 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.64/167.30 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.64x = 167.30 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.64x = 16,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402.09/111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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