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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.96 and 100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.96 and 100.83 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.96 = 100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.96 = 100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.96 × 100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 17,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.99/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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