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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 167.91 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 167.91 and 98.47 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 167.91 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/167.91 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 167.91 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 16,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,534.10/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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