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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 130.79 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 130.79 and 54.65 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 130.79 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/130.79 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 130.79 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 7,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146.75/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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