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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.96 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.96 and 98.38 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.96 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.96 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.96 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 16,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,917.42/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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