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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.77 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.77 and 100.06 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.77 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.77 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.77 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 17,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287.37/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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