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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 159.93 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 159.93 and 99.64 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 159.93 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/159.93 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 159.93 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 15,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,935.43/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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