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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.04, 130.83 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.04, 130.83 and 56.71 is: 85.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.04 : 130.83 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.04/130.83 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.04x = 130.83 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.04x = 7,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418.83/87.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.24

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