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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 175.68 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 175.68 and 98.94 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 175.68 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/175.68 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 175.68 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 17,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381.78/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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