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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.84 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.84 and 98.15 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.84 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.84 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.84 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 15,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982.75/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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