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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 130.79 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 130.79 and 64.36 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 130.79 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/130.79 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 130.79 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 8,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417.97/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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