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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 171.26 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 171.26 and 99.12 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 171.26 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/171.26 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 171.26 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 16,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.80/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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