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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.48 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.48 and 98.16 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.48 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.48 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.48 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 16,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538.00/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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