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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.05, 130.52 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.05, 130.52 and 64.28 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.05 : 130.52 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.05/130.52 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.05x = 130.52 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.05x = 8,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.83/87.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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