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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.21, 130.68 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.21, 130.68 and 75.33 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.21 : 130.68 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.21/130.68 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.21x = 130.68 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.21x = 9,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844.12/87.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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