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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.49, 162.96 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.49, 162.96 and 98.66 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.49 : 162.96 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.49/162.96 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.49x = 162.96 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.49x = 16,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077.63/118.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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