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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 167.61 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 167.61 and 98.91 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 167.61 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/167.61 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 167.61 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 16,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578.31/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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