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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.48, 130.94 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.48, 130.94 and 58.54 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.48 : 130.94 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.48/130.94 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.48x = 130.94 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.48x = 7,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.23/87.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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