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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.55 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.55 and 98.16 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.55 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.55 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.55 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 16,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.19/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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