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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.24 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.24 and 98.91 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.24 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.24 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.24 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 16,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640.62/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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