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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 161.24 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 161.24 and 99.47 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 161.24 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/161.24 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 161.24 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 16,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.24/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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