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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 176.04 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 176.04 and 99.88 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 176.04 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/176.04 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 176.04 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 17,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582.88/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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