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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.18, 130.62 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.18, 130.62 and 58.34 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.18 : 130.62 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.18/130.62 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.18x = 130.62 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.18x = 7,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620.37/87.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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