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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 173.14 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 173.14 and 100.28 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 173.14 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/173.14 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 173.14 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 17,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.48/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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