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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.48, 130.91 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.48, 130.91 and 56.93 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.48 : 130.91 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.48/130.91 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.48x = 130.91 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.48x = 7,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451.77/87.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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