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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.04, 130.35 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.04, 130.35 and 43.57 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.04 : 130.35 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.04/130.35 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.04x = 130.35 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.04x = 5,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679.68/87.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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