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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.52 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.52 and 54.95 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.52 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.52 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.52 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 7,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171.15/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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