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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 120.45 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 120.45 and 58.16 is: 80.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 120.45 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/120.45 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 120.45 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 7,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.37/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.28

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