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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.61, 168.50 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.61, 168.50 and 98.21 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.61 : 168.50 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.61/168.50 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.61x = 168.50 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.61x = 16,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548.32/112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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