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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 172.86 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 172.86 and 63.88 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 172.86 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/172.86 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 172.86 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 11,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,042.30/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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