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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.56 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.56 and 98.62 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.56 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.56 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.56 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 16,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,721.58/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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