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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 168.08 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 168.08 and 98.41 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 168.08 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/168.08 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 168.08 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 16,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540.58/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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