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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 130.67 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 130.67 and 63.20 is: 87.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 130.67 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/130.67 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 130.67 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 8,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258.34/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.19

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