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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.18, 130.59 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.18, 130.59 and 54.58 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.18 : 130.59 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.18/130.59 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.18x = 130.59 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.18x = 7,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127.60/87.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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