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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 130.98 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 130.98 and 63.45 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 130.98 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/130.98 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 130.98 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 8,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310.68/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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