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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.49 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.49 and 99.16 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.49 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.49 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.49 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 16,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.35/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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