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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 175.38 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 175.38 and 99.83 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 175.38 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/175.38 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 175.38 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 17,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508.19/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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