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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 163.32 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 163.32 and 98.80 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 163.32 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/163.32 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 163.32 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 16,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136.02/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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