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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.79, 173.72 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.79, 173.72 and 98.70 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.79 : 173.72 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.79/173.72 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.79x = 173.72 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.79x = 17,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.67/115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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