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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 162.07 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 162.07 and 98.96 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 162.07 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/162.07 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 162.07 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 16,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.39/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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