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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 130.50 and 63.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 130.50 and 63.53 is: 87.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 130.50 = 63.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/130.50 = 63.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 130.50 × 63.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 8,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290.01/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.60

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