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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 171.28 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 171.28 and 99.55 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 171.28 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/171.28 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 171.28 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 17,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049.57/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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