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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 160.68 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 160.68 and 99.18 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 160.68 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/160.68 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 160.68 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 15,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936.24/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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