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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.21, 130.83 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.21, 130.83 and 66.96 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.21 : 130.83 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.21/130.83 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.21x = 130.83 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.21x = 8,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760.38/87.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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