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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.41 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.41 and 64.26 is: 96.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.41 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.41 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.41 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 8,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380.15/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.17

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