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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.80 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.80 and 55.16 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.80 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.80 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.80 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 7,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214.93/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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