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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 163.94 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 163.94 and 98.10 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 163.94 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/163.94 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 163.94 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 16,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.02/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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