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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 172.47 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 172.47 and 99.40 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 172.47 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/172.47 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 172.47 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 17,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.52/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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