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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.78 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.78 and 98.61 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.78 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.78 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.78 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 17,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432.28/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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