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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.80 and 51.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.80 and 51.16 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.80 = 51.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.80 = 51.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.80 × 51.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 6,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691.73/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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