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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 167.97 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 167.97 and 98.52 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 167.97 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/167.97 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 167.97 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 16,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548.14/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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