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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.45 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.45 and 63.73 is: 95.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.45 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.45 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.45 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 10,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,990.59/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.39

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