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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.95 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.95 and 56.75 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.95 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.95 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.95 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 7,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.76/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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