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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.47, 130.93 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.47, 130.93 and 56.97 is: 85.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.47 : 130.93 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.47/130.93 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.47x = 130.93 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.47x = 7,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458.29/87.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.27

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