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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.51, 130.95 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.51, 130.95 and 76.11 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.51 : 130.95 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.51/130.95 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.51x = 130.95 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.51x = 9,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966.60/87.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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