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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.59 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.59 and 63.51 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.59 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.59 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.59 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 8,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293.77/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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