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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 131.05 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 131.05 and 63.84 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 131.05 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/131.05 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 131.05 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 8,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366.23/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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