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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.52, 131.26 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.52, 131.26 and 57.30 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.52 : 131.26 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.52/131.26 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.52x = 131.26 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.52x = 7,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521.20/87.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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