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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 119.84 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 119.84 and 65.14 is: 89.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 119.84 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/119.84 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 119.84 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 7,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.38/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.73

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