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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.55 and 77.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.55 and 77.02 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.55 = 77.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.55 = 77.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.55 × 77.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 10,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,054.25/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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