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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 130.88 and 43.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 130.88 and 43.99 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 130.88 = 43.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/130.88 = 43.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 130.88 × 43.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 5,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757.41/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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