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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 175.77 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 175.77 and 98.15 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 175.77 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/175.77 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 175.77 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 17,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250.95/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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