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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.51 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.51 and 26.14 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.51 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.51 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.51 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 3,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411.53/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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