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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 174.08 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 174.08 and 98.19 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 174.08 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/174.08 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 174.08 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 17,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.16/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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