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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.75, 177.99 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.75, 177.99 and 98.59 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.75 : 177.99 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.75/177.99 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.75x = 177.99 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.75x = 17,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548.03/118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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