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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.74, 173.31 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.74, 173.31 and 99.59 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.74 : 173.31 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.74/173.31 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.74x = 173.31 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.74x = 17,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259.94/115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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