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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.75 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.75 and 51.10 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.75 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.75 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.75 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 6,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680.87/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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