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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 169.43 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 169.43 and 98.47 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 169.43 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/169.43 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 169.43 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 16,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,683.77/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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