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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.32 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.32 and 65.52 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.32 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.32 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.32 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 8,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538.57/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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