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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.73 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.73 and 66.44 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.73 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.73 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.73 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 11,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475.81/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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