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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 130.82 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 130.82 and 51.25 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 130.82 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/130.82 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 130.82 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 6,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.00/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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