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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.53 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.53 and 98.33 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.53 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.53 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.53 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 16,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964.01/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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