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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 167.81 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 167.81 and 98.15 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 167.81 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/167.81 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 167.81 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 16,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.22/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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