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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 173.55 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 173.55 and 98.91 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 173.55 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/173.55 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 173.55 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 17,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165.83/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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