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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 130.16 and 63.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 130.16 and 63.21 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 130.16 = 63.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/130.16 = 63.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 130.16 × 63.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 8,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227.57/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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