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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 130.53 and 63.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 130.53 and 63.57 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 130.53 = 63.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/130.53 = 63.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 130.53 × 63.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 8,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297.43/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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