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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.11 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.11 and 99.59 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.11 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.11 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.11 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 17,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.79/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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