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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 120.33 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 120.33 and 65.21 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 120.33 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/120.33 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 120.33 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 7,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846.12/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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