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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 174.87 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 174.87 and 99.50 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 174.87 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/174.87 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 174.87 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 17,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398.69/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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