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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.25 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.25 and 98.90 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.25 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.25 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.25 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 16,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.93/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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