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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 172.91 and 63.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 172.91 and 63.92 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 172.91 = 63.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/172.91 = 63.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 172.91 × 63.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 11,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052.57/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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