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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.57, 172.81 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.57, 172.81 and 99.37 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.57 : 172.81 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.57/172.81 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.57x = 172.81 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.57x = 17,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172.13/115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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