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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.07, 130.38 and 58.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.07, 130.38 and 58.09 is: 86.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.07 : 130.38 = 58.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.07/130.38 = 58.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.07x = 130.38 × 58.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.07x = 7,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573.77/87.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.98

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