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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.41 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.41 and 66.23 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.41 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.41 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.41 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 11,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,418.48/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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