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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 173.93 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 173.93 and 98.96 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 173.93 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/173.93 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 173.93 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 17,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212.05/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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