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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.14, 131.94 and 63.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.14, 131.94 and 63.67 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.14 : 131.94 = 63.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.14/131.94 = 63.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.14x = 131.94 × 63.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.14x = 8,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400.62/88.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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