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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 166.91 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 166.91 and 98.15 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 166.91 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/166.91 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 166.91 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 16,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,380.89/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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