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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 120.35 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 120.35 and 65.40 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 120.35 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/120.35 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 120.35 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 7,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870.89/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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