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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.31 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.31 and 87.03 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.31 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.31 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.31 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 32,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837.29/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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