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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.15, 130.52 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.15, 130.52 and 51.11 is: 76.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.15 : 130.52 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.15/130.52 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.15x = 130.52 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.15x = 6,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670.35/87.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.54

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