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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.48 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.48 and 58.16 is: 87.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.48 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.48 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.48 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 7,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588.72/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.07

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