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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.94 and 63.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.94 and 63.26 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.94 = 63.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.94 = 63.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.94 × 63.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 10,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,876.92/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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