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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.62 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.62 and 61.63 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.62 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.62 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.62 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 10,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,699.68/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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