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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 176.94 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 176.94 and 98.61 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 176.94 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/176.94 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 176.94 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 17,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.05/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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