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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 161.96 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 161.96 and 99.93 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 161.96 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/161.96 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 161.96 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 16,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,184.54/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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