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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 161.69 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 161.69 and 98.37 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 161.69 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/161.69 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 161.69 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 15,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.95/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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