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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 130.82 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 130.82 and 58.55 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 130.82 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/130.82 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 130.82 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 7,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658.56/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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