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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.20 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.20 and 98.73 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.20 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.20 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.20 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 15,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816.55/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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