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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.39 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.39 and 98.46 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.39 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.39 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.39 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 15,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,988.92/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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