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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 120.12 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 120.12 and 64.96 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 120.12 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/120.12 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 120.12 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 7,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803.00/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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