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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.11, 130.81 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.11, 130.81 and 75.59 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.11 : 130.81 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.11/130.81 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.11x = 130.81 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.11x = 9,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887.93/87.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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