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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.96 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.96 and 98.73 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.96 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.96 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.96 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 17,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471.51/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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