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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 162.81 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 162.81 and 98.55 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 162.81 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/162.81 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 162.81 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 16,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044.93/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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