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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.80 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.80 and 75.08 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.80 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.80 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.80 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 9,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820.46/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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