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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 130.57 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 130.57 and 58.23 is: 87.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 130.57 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/130.57 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 130.57 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 7,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602.95/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.16

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