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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.20 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.20 and 99.76 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.20 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.20 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.20 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 15,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.55/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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