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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 160.38 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 160.38 and 99 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 160.38 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/160.38 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 160.38 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 15,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877.62/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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