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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 170.26 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 170.26 and 98.36 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 170.26 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/170.26 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 170.26 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 16,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746.77/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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