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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.41, 130.97 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.41, 130.97 and 56.94 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.41 : 130.97 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.41/130.97 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.41x = 130.97 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.41x = 7,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457.15/87.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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