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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 175.33 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 175.33 and 103.90 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 175.33 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/175.33 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 175.33 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 18,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216.81/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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