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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.68, 171.15 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.68, 171.15 and 98.02 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.68 : 171.15 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.68/171.15 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.68x = 171.15 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.68x = 16,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,776.12/113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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