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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 130.95 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 130.95 and 64.47 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 130.95 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/130.95 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 130.95 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 8,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442.35/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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