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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 167.48 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 167.48 and 98.17 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 167.48 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/167.48 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 167.48 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 16,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441.51/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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