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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.95, 161.31 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.95, 161.31 and 98.50 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.95 : 161.31 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.95/161.31 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.95x = 161.31 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.95x = 15,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889.04/116.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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