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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.26 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.26 and 59.82 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.26 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.26 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.26 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 7,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792.15/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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