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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.05, 130.67 and 54.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.05, 130.67 and 54.57 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.05 : 130.67 = 54.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.05/130.67 = 54.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.05x = 130.67 × 54.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.05x = 7,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130.39/87.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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