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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 131.43 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 131.43 and 63.74 is: 95.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 131.43 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/131.43 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 131.43 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 8,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.35/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.64

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