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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.38, 130.74 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.38, 130.74 and 82.75 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.38 : 130.74 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.38/130.74 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.38x = 130.74 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.38x = 10,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818.74/87.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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