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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.18, 130.65 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.18, 130.65 and 52.90 is: 79.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.18 : 130.65 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.18/130.65 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.18x = 130.65 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.18x = 6,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,911.39/87.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.28

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