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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.56 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.56 and 52.76 is: 79.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.56 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.56 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.56 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 6,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888.35/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.10

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