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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 176.31 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 176.31 and 98.58 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 176.31 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/176.31 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 176.31 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 17,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,380.64/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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