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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.95, 130.98 and 63.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.95, 130.98 and 63.87 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.95 : 130.98 = 63.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.95/130.98 = 63.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.95x = 130.98 × 63.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.95x = 8,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365.44/94.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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