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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.69 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.69 and 99.89 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.69 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.69 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.69 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 16,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050.82/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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