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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.25, 130.69 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.25, 130.69 and 72.02 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.25 : 130.69 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.25/130.69 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.25x = 130.69 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.25x = 9,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412.29/87.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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