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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 130.19 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 130.19 and 63.25 is: 87.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 130.19 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/130.19 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 130.19 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 8,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.52/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.31

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