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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.57, 130.91 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.57, 130.91 and 65.88 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.57 : 130.91 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.57/130.91 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.57x = 130.91 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.57x = 8,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624.02/87.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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