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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 168.44 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 168.44 and 98.50 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 168.44 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/168.44 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 168.44 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 16,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.34/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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