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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 130.57 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 130.57 and 71.66 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 130.57 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/130.57 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 130.57 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 9,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356.79/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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