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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.96, 130.38 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.96, 130.38 and 62.84 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.96 : 130.38 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.96/130.38 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.96x = 130.38 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.96x = 8,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193.08/86.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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