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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.07, 130.55 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.07, 130.55 and 43.64 is: 65.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.07 : 130.55 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.07/130.55 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.07x = 130.55 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.07x = 5,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697.20/87.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.43

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