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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 171.31 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 171.31 and 99.47 is: 148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 171.31 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/171.31 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 171.31 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 17,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040.21/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.81

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