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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.31, 130.88 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.31, 130.88 and 54.76 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.31 : 130.88 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.31/130.88 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.31x = 130.88 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.31x = 7,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.72/87.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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