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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.89, 167.84 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.89, 167.84 and 98.27 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.89 : 167.84 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.89/167.84 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.89x = 167.84 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.89x = 16,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493.64/111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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