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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.98 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.98 and 98.33 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.98 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.98 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.98 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 16,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,614.47/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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