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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.43, 172.58 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.43, 172.58 and 98.51 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.43 : 172.58 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.43/172.58 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.43x = 172.58 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.43x = 16,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999.50/115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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