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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 161.29 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 161.29 and 99.44 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 161.29 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/161.29 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 161.29 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 16,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038.60/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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