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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 173.79 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 173.79 and 100.02 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 173.79 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/173.79 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 173.79 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 17,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382.48/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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