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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 177 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 177 and 98.88 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 177 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/177 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 177 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 17,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501.76/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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