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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 175.72 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 175.72 and 98.64 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 175.72 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/175.72 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 175.72 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 17,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333.02/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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