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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.52, 130.96 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.52, 130.96 and 75.96 is: 113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.52 : 130.96 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.52/130.96 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.52x = 130.96 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.52x = 9,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,947.72/87.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.66

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