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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.32, 130.39 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.32, 130.39 and 65.96 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.32 : 130.39 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.32/130.39 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.32x = 130.39 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.32x = 8,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600.52/87.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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