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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.66 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.66 and 98.02 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.66 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.66 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.66 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 16,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.05/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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