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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 171.64 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 171.64 and 99.28 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 171.64 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/171.64 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 171.64 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 17,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040.42/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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