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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 161.69 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 161.69 and 98.82 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 161.69 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/161.69 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 161.69 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 15,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977.71/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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