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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 173.03 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 173.03 and 99.51 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 173.03 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/173.03 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 173.03 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 17,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217.72/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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