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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 130.75 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 130.75 and 63.70 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 130.75 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/130.75 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 130.75 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 8,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328.29/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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