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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 162.92 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 162.92 and 98.54 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 162.92 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/162.92 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 162.92 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 16,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.14/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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