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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.86, 167.64 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.86, 167.64 and 98.12 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.86 : 167.64 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.86/167.64 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.86x = 167.64 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.86x = 16,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448.00/111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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