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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.74 and 63.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.74 and 63.16 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.74 = 63.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.74 = 63.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.74 × 63.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 8,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,257.54/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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