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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.44 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.44 and 99.07 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.44 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.44 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.44 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 15,894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894.79/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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