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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.60 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.60 and 51.12 is: 76.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.60 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.60 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.60 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 6,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676.27/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.60

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