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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.23 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.23 and 58.05 is: 86.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.23 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.23 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.23 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 7,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559.85/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.89

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