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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.49, 169.83 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.49, 169.83 and 98.73 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.49 : 169.83 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.49/169.83 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.49x = 169.83 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.49x = 16,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767.32/113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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