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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 175.92 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 175.92 and 99.14 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 175.92 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/175.92 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 175.92 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 17,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,440.71/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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