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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.46 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.46 and 64 is: 95.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.46 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.46 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.46 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 8,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349.44/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.88

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