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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.40 and 63.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.40 and 63.91 is: 95.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.40 = 63.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.40 = 63.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.40 × 63.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 11,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,017.01/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.62

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