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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 162.12 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 162.12 and 98.96 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 162.12 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/162.12 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 162.12 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 16,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043.40/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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