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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 174.50 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 174.50 and 99.15 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 174.50 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/174.50 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 174.50 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 17,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301.68/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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