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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.88 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.88 and 65.62 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.88 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.88 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.88 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 8,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588.35/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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