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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.56, 163.66 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.56, 163.66 and 98.06 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.56 : 163.66 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.56/163.66 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.56x = 163.66 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.56x = 16,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048.50/118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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