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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.50, 131.68 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.50, 131.68 and 65.94 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.50 : 131.68 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.50/131.68 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.50x = 131.68 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.50x = 8,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.98/87.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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