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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.01, 129.89 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.01, 129.89 and 71.62 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.01 : 129.89 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.01/129.89 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.01x = 129.89 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.01x = 9,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302.17/87.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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