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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.61 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.61 and 54.81 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.61 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.61 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.61 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 7,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158.87/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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