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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.33 and 54.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.33 and 54.61 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.33 = 54.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.33 = 54.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.33 × 54.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 7,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117.32/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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