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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.38 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.38 and 99.56 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.38 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.38 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.38 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 16,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.99/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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