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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 130.03 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 130.03 and 64.04 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 130.03 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/130.03 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 130.03 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 8,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.12/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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