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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 175.10 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 175.10 and 99.70 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 175.10 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/175.10 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 175.10 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 17,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457.47/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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