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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 172.05 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 172.05 and 63.27 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 172.05 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/172.05 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 172.05 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 10,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885.60/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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