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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.21, 172.86 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.21, 172.86 and 66.57 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.21 : 172.86 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.21/172.86 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.21x = 172.86 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.21x = 11,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507.29/115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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