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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 175.05 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 175.05 and 98.61 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 175.05 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/175.05 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 175.05 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 17,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261.68/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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