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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 176.50 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 176.50 and 99.18 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 176.50 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/176.50 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 176.50 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 17,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505.27/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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