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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.35, 130.84 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.35, 130.84 and 63.25 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.35 : 130.84 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.35/130.84 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.35x = 130.84 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.35x = 8,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,275.31/87.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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