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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.12 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.12 and 99.14 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.12 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.12 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.12 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 26,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.86/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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