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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 159.76 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 159.76 and 98.56 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 159.76 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/159.76 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 159.76 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 15,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745.95/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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