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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 173.19 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 173.19 and 98.22 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 173.19 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/173.19 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 173.19 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 17,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010.72/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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