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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 391.53 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 391.53 and 87.64 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 391.53 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/391.53 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 391.53 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 34,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313.69/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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