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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.48 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.48 and 66.28 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.48 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.48 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.48 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 11,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,431.97/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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