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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.50, 175.98 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.50, 175.98 and 99.32 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.50 : 175.98 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.50/175.98 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.50x = 175.98 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.50x = 17,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.33/117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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