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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 175.26 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 175.26 and 99.60 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 175.26 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/175.26 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 175.26 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 17,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455.90/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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