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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 161.04 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 161.04 and 99.52 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 161.04 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/161.04 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 161.04 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 16,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026.70/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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