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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.27, 130.14 and 63.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.27, 130.14 and 63.23 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.27 : 130.14 = 63.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.27/130.14 = 63.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.27x = 130.14 × 63.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.27x = 8,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228.75/94.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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