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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 170.06 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 170.06 and 98.08 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 170.06 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/170.06 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 170.06 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 16,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679.48/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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