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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.15, 120.39 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.15, 120.39 and 65.28 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.15 : 120.39 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.15/120.39 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.15x = 120.39 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.15x = 7,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,859.06/87.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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