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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.12, 130.38 and 56.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.12, 130.38 and 56.64 is: 84.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.12 : 130.38 = 56.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.12/130.38 = 56.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.12x = 130.38 × 56.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.12x = 7,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384.72/87.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.76

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