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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 175.16 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 175.16 and 99.92 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 175.16 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/175.16 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 175.16 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 17,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501.99/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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