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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.82 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.82 and 63.28 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.82 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.82 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.82 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 10,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,873.06/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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