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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 175.19 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 175.19 and 99.12 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 175.19 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/175.19 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 175.19 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 17,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364.83/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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