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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 130.52 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 130.52 and 63.54 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 130.52 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/130.52 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 130.52 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 8,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293.24/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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