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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.09, 130.64 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.09, 130.64 and 72 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.09 : 130.64 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.09/130.64 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.09x = 130.64 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.09x = 9,405.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405.72/87.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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