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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 175.16 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 175.16 and 99.66 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 175.16 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/175.16 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 175.16 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 17,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456.45/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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