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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.52, 130.98 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.52, 130.98 and 56.68 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.52 : 130.98 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.52/130.98 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.52x = 130.98 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.52x = 7,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423.95/87.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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