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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 130.96 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 130.96 and 63.88 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 130.96 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/130.96 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 130.96 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 8,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365.72/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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