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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 130.89 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 130.89 and 58.53 is: 87.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 130.89 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/130.89 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 130.89 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 7,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.99/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.65

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