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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.19 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.19 and 98.98 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.19 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.19 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.19 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 16,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646.78/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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