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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 171.30 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 171.30 and 99.72 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 171.30 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/171.30 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 171.30 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 17,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082.04/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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