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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.66, 131.25 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.66, 131.25 and 72.27 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.66 : 131.25 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.66/131.25 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.66x = 131.25 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.66x = 9,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,485.44/87.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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