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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 175.68 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 175.68 and 98.22 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 175.68 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/175.68 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 175.68 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 17,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255.29/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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