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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 175.99 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 175.99 and 99.27 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 175.99 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/175.99 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 175.99 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 17,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469.92/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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