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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.59 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.59 and 76.37 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.59 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.59 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.59 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 9,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.27/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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