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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 172.27 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 172.27 and 101.14 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 172.27 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/172.27 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 172.27 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 17,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423.39/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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