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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 167.60 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 167.60 and 98.08 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 167.60 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/167.60 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 167.60 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 16,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438.03/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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