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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 174.48 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 174.48 and 99.72 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 174.48 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/174.48 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 174.48 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 17,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.15/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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