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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.19, 175.92 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.19, 175.92 and 99.10 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.19 : 175.92 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.19/175.92 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.19x = 175.92 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.19x = 17,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433.67/117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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