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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 171.49 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 171.49 and 100.65 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 171.49 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/171.49 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 171.49 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 17,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.22/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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