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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 172.44 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 172.44 and 99.12 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 172.44 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/172.44 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 172.44 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 17,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,092.25/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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