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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.56, 162.24 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.56, 162.24 and 98.12 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.56 : 162.24 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.56/162.24 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.56x = 162.24 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.56x = 15,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918.99/117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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