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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 161.45 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 161.45 and 99.74 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 161.45 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/161.45 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 161.45 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 16,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103.02/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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