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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 120.52 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 120.52 and 65.55 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 120.52 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/120.52 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 120.52 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 7,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,900.09/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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