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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.88, 131.90 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.88, 131.90 and 65 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.88 : 131.90 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.88/131.90 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.88x = 131.90 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.88x = 8,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573.50/87.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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