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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.63 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.63 and 83.15 is: 124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.63 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.63 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.63 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 10,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861.88/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.85

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