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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.44, 130.98 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.44, 130.98 and 63 is: 94.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.44 : 130.98 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.44/130.98 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.44x = 130.98 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.44x = 8,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.98/87.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.38

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