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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.45, 130.91 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.45, 130.91 and 65.66 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.45 : 130.91 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.45/130.91 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.45x = 130.91 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.45x = 8,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594.57/87.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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