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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 130.30 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 130.30 and 53.58 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 130.30 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/130.30 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 130.30 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 6,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981.47/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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