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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 175.86 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 175.86 and 98.21 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 175.86 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/175.86 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 175.86 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 17,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.21/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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