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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 167.06 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 167.06 and 98.26 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 167.06 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/167.06 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 167.06 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 16,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415.32/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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