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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 131.82 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 131.82 and 63.88 is: 95.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 131.82 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/131.82 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 131.82 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 8,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420.66/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.73

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