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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 130.83 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 130.83 and 66.94 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 130.83 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/130.83 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 130.83 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 8,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.76/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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