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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.22, 130.86 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.22, 130.86 and 64.11 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.22 : 130.86 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.22/130.86 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.22x = 130.86 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.22x = 8,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.43/87.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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