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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 172.98 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 172.98 and 63.96 is: 95.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 172.98 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/172.98 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 172.98 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 11,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,063.80/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.89

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