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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 130.88 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 130.88 and 83.45 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 130.88 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/130.88 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 130.88 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 10,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920.86/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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