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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.05 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.05 and 100.91 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.05 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.05 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.05 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 17,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361.57/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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