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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.76 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.76 and 63.94 is: 95.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.76 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.76 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.76 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 11,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046.03/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.82

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