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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.04, 130.82 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.04, 130.82 and 72.69 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.04 : 130.82 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.04/130.82 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.04x = 130.82 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.04x = 9,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,509.31/87.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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