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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 160.62 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 160.62 and 98.21 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 160.62 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/160.62 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 160.62 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 15,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774.52/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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