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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.01, 120.18 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.01, 120.18 and 65.27 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.01 : 120.18 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.01/120.18 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.01x = 120.18 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.01x = 7,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844.15/87.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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