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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 154.17 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 154.17 and 98.66 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 154.17 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/154.17 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 154.17 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 15,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210.90/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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