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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 176.01 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 176.01 and 98.22 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 176.01 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/176.01 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 176.01 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 17,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287.70/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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