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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.44 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.44 and 62.67 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.44 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.44 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.44 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 8,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175.40/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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