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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.01, 161.31 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.01, 161.31 and 98.52 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.01 : 161.31 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.01/161.31 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.01x = 161.31 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.01x = 15,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.26/117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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