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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 176.23 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 176.23 and 99.33 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 176.23 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/176.23 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 176.23 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 17,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.83/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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