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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.27 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.27 and 99.06 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.27 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.27 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.27 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 16,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.01/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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