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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 169.35 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 169.35 and 98.22 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 169.35 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/169.35 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 169.35 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 16,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.56/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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