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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.27, 130.77 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.27, 130.77 and 66.91 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.27 : 130.77 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.27/130.77 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.27x = 130.77 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.27x = 8,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749.82/87.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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