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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.24, 168 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.24, 168 and 98.92 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.24 : 168 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.24/168 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.24x = 168 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.24x = 16,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618.56/112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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