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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 174.51 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 174.51 and 98.60 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 174.51 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/174.51 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 174.51 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 17,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205.81/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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