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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 171.84 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 171.84 and 99.84 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 171.84 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/171.84 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 171.84 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 17,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.51/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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