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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 175.06 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 175.06 and 100.32 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 175.06 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/175.06 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 175.06 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 17,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562.02/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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