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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 159.95 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 159.95 and 98.65 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 159.95 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/159.95 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 159.95 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 15,778.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778.17/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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