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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 174.63 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 174.63 and 107.36 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 174.63 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/174.63 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 174.63 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 18,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747.00/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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