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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 172.45 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 172.45 and 63.64 is: 95.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 172.45 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/172.45 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 172.45 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 10,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973.86/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.37

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