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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 130.61 and 63.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 130.61 and 63.63 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 130.61 = 63.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/130.61 = 63.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 130.61 × 63.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 8,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310.40/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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