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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.14 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.14 and 98.22 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.14 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.14 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.14 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 17,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,104.03/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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