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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 167.74 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 167.74 and 98.02 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 167.74 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/167.74 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 167.74 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 16,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441.38/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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