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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 160.94 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 160.94 and 98.10 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 160.94 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/160.94 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 160.94 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 15,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787.72/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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