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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 130.76 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 130.76 and 56.84 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 130.76 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/130.76 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 130.76 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 7,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.40/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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