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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 119.85 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 119.85 and 65.15 is: 89.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 119.85 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/119.85 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 119.85 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 7,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.23/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.73

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