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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.56 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.56 and 99.87 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.56 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.56 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.56 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 17,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.70/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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