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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 160.90 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 160.90 and 99.18 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 160.90 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/160.90 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 160.90 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 15,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.06/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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