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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 172.98 and 62.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 172.98 and 62.53 is: 93.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 172.98 = 62.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/172.98 = 62.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 172.98 × 62.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 10,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,816.44/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.76

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